Utilities Planning and Design Technologist I – City of Kitchener

Job Title: Utilities Planning and Design Technologist I

Location: Kitchener, ON

Job Description: DescriptionUtilities Planning and Design Technologist ICompetition Number2024-521Job Code0992Posting DateDecember 3, 2024Closing DateDecember 16, 2024 (at 6:00pm)Job StatusTemporary Full-TimeThe City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:Position Overview:Reporting to the Utility Engineer, as the Planning and Design Technologist I you will be responsible for drafting natural gas plans and conducting locates. You will be responsible for planning, designing, completing, and providing customer service for projects under your charge. Field inspections including quality assurance/quality control and records control are amongst your duties. You will also be responsible for developing and managing data from maintenance programs; and providing engineering related assistance to Utilities operations staff, consultants, and the public.Responsibilities:

• Conducts gas and water locates.
• Initiates gas main and service projects, including data entry into Cityworks and processing gas service applications.
• Attends site visits and meetings with customers to determine gas main and service project requirements and ensure consistency with standards.
• Creates and revises drafts required by the department including the production of gas and water construction drawings using computer aided drafting techniques.
• Inspects gas pipeline during construction, including measuring installed work, preparing as-built drawings, preparing progress reports, coordinating with contractor and stockroom, and preparing cut sheets for pavement repairs.
• Performs records management duties (record changes, assigning and maintaining attribute information, drawing review and filing, etc.).
• Responds to public and internal gas and water information requests.
• Assists with maintenance programs.
• Must be willing to work outdoors for extended periods at any time of year.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-year degree or diploma in a related field, including courses in computer-aided drafting (e.g., CAD).
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Preference will be given to candidates that hold a CET designation from OACETT.
• Valid Class “G” driver’s license in good standing and use of a personal vehicle for city business.
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization and to participate as an effective team member.
• Must successfully complete required educational and experiential requirements as it relates to the Planning & Design Technologist position.
• Communication and human relations skills in order to liaise with customers and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience with drafting, data collection and analysis activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the fundamental engineering concepts related to design and construction processes and procedures.
• Proven knowledge of CSA Z662 Code, relevant procedures, practices, and standards, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proven ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings.
• Proven proficiency in the use Microsoft Word, Excel, On-Point, AutoCAD.
• Must be willing to work on-call on a rotational basis.
• Preference will be given to candidates with GIS and CityWorks experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates that can perform natural gas and water pipe locates.
• Preference will be given to candidates that hold a valid Gas Pipeline Inspector Certificate.
• Must provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The recruitment process will include a test on AutoCAD proficiency.The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at , or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, “Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials”:“The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.2. within the same Division in the case of students.”DepartmentInfrastructure ServicesDivisionGas and Water UtilitiesUnion AffiliationCUPE 791Number of Positions2Hours of Work35 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus on-call rotationLocationInitial LocationKitchener Operations FacilityCityKitchenerCompensationSalary Range$71,959 – $89,950 annuallyGrade/Band8

Company Name: City of Kitchener

Salary: $71959 – 89950 per year

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